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swoop down on

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swoop down (up)on someone or something

 

1. Lit. to dive or plunge downward on someone or something. The eagle swooped down upon the lamb.

2. Fig. [for someone] to pounce on and consume something. The children swooped down on the ice cream and cake.

See also: down, on, swoop